Went to the opening of Gallery Brooklyn last night. A great addition to Red Hook's new art scene…read more It's a top notch contemporary art gallery on the main drag of Van Brunt. This place serves up fresh art in a beautiful well lit gallery space. The artist in this show were young but had ample show credits. There were four artists represented for the current show. The work by John Elliott is worth a visit to see. Composed of 100 or so different sized paintings arranged in a mathematical array of sorts. The vibe on opening night was a great mix of locals and art lovers from out of the area.

Really interesting group show up right now and Jason Voegele (and his partner and co-founder Keith…read moreSchweitzer), are knowledgeable about the art, artists and how it all fits into the larger context of the culture. The gallery also provides a concealed entrance to a bar behind and below so be sure to come back to the to look at the well-considered curating when you are less wobbly on your feet. You'll get more out of the experience.

The Invisible Dog is a 30,000 square foot facility that once was a Belt Factory. It manufactured…read morethe famous Walt Disney Invisible Dog Party Trick, which is how this spacious place received its name in 1863. Now it is a gem of an Art Center. Greatly stumbling upon it while walking down the street to get my food takeout order made me glad because I truly miss going to art galleries/museums/beautiful art exhibits, etc. Seeing the cool artistically created blue bench outside and peering through the front door made me want to view everything. On display is "The Other Side" exhibit by Brothers Steven + William Ladd. Working w/ over 500 inmates within 8 different Correctional Facilities over the last 9 years, these artists bonded w/ them while collaborating w/ them to create masterpieces. Seems truly therapeutic for all involved in the experience! "The Other Side" includes various installations, paintings, drawings, etc. The "Jail Cell" has words lining all in it from responses gathered around the question "What One Word Defines Incarceration For You? "Isolation" was inspired by the experience of seeing an inmate inside a 6-foot cell for causing a jail lockdown. The "Metal Doors and Pathway" consisted of an entire walkway that we could walk down while viewing all of the art throughout the exhibit. It is designed to let you see the structure of what the brothers viewed as they were scanned into the facility before meeting w/ the inmates. Colorful paintings were also on the walls depicting the work that has inspired and that continues to inspire the artists. All in all, it was a deeply.moving exhibit that speaks to social injustices, oppression, lack of humanity and a calll to action that is needed. The Invisible Dog Website -.www.theinvisibledog.org provides information on how to subscribe to their newsletter, info on the exhibits as well as their mission, ways to donate to the organization, etc. The Invisible Dog also has a Facebook and Instagram page. One of the best parts of The Invisible Dog Art Center is their gorgeous backyard! It was spruced up and adorned w/ Fall-themed decor. Benches and greenery complete this beautiful/ quaint outdoor area. Go Check It Out!

A great place to visit for an event or produce an event! The owner & staff are all pleasant &…read morewelcoming people.

A great place to get picture frames and they have plenty in styles , colors , sizes , etc. My buddy…read morewho lives in Greenpoint told me about this shop as he had a few old paintings which needed new frames and he was very happy with the outcome and that's good enough for me . Had 3 paintings that have been in my family for many years but the old frames were in really bad shape and the kind gentleman who operates this frame store was able to match each painting with identical frames for each painting and prices are reasonable and even better is the high quality of each frame . Would recommend Greenpoint frames 100 percent and now I just have to find room on my walls for each painting. 4.5 stars on my yelp meter.

Honestly the best framing place I've been to in NYC. Everyone is so nice, helpful, and true…read morecreative professionals. I must've had about ten paintings framed there, and have been thrilled with all of them. Cannot recommend more highly!

hidden gem in the LES. first floor filled with fresh local artist street wear and art. friendly…read morestaff and serious vibe check here. second floor is filled with great vinyl and some gems. found a 45 of paul reverse. bonanza! also some cool local magazines and other art prints. 3rd floor is for the ladies and some hidden treasures. great place to visit when in the LES.

Hello brand new vintage shop in the LES! I'm so excited about this shop because it's selling…read moreeverything I love - a mix of new, used and vintage clothing, art and books. What more could you ask for? The vibe here is cool, inclusive of everyone and super chill. The main reason I'm obsessed is because they started carrying my favorite brand of vintage tees - the BrettDavid brand! I own several of their tees and cropped hoodies and they're superior quality. I've found some super rare stuff. Old school Mickey Mouse tees, Ozzy tees, etc. What an awesome addition to the LES!

Vibes in here are excellent. It's a bigger space than the EV location and that means more space to…read moretalk and hangout with friends. I would 100% recommend and as place to wind down the nights after a fun night in Bushwick!

I came here to buy a cold brew to go and as I was leaving, the guy was like "just so you know you…read moreshould be tipping your barista's. Don't bring that energy in here" And I was like I'm not tipping you because I'm not sitting down here or you're not serving me either. Tipping is optional! . I don't have to tip you, I could've, but because of that I'm not coming back here. I'd gladly not bring my energy in there.

The Bowery Union is an arts center that is the downtown hub of New York's (authentic) art scene…read more Great exhibitions and events.

Went for their Wednesday night show/party with my girlfriends and it was pretty much perfect for a…read morechill mid-week spot. Cool art and interesting decor. Friendly, unpretentious people. Lots of mirrors and magazines and a fun DJ. The dude who runs the place made me a vodka with blueberry juice that was kick-ass strong and delicious, too. :)

Timothy welcomes you warmly and has the tea meditation prepared on a beautiful wooden piece. You…read morebegin with cleansing water ... and then the tea magic begins! He explains the ancient origins of the teas you will experience. They come from the leaves of trees that are more than 300 years old ... and you can feel the energy from this rooted strength. He teaches you how to sip and absorb this tea through multiple steeps. The peace seeps into your body and soul ... and lasts.

A really cute small gallery that always has something interesting going on. The people that work…read morethere are super chill and friendly. I've seen some great artwork there. It's the only gallery I can think of that feels down to earth and like a community space. I definitely recommend people check it out.